Phillips out of lineup, may be available to pinch-hit

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Brandon Phillips (4) gets caught trying to make it to third base by the Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Juan Francisco (47) during the first inning at Great American Ball Park.(Photo: Frank Victores-USA TODAY Sports)

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CHICAGO -- Brandon Phillips is out of the Reds' lineup today after fouling a ball off his heel in Sunday's game.

"The severity of it is going to be hard to tell," Price said. "That can be a temperamental area. He's feeling uncomfortable to the point where we know he could play today or start. He's getting treatment.

"It's hard for me to say. Right now, it's a just a day-to-day thing."

Price wouldn't say if Phillips was available to pinch-hit.

"We'll see," Price said. "Even if I had the answer I wouldn't give it you because I don't want to set the table for the opponent. Once he can get treatment, I think he can get better. Whether he can get good enough to play, I don't know."

Skip Schumaker will start at second base. Devin Mesoraco will hit in Phillips' fourth spot.